gemütlich

as in cheerful

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Adjective
  • But Lynch, who died last week, at seventy-eight, made films in which every cheerful surface seemed to obscure an eerie reality.
    Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Videos of their vigorous, cheerful efforts soon went viral, drew international coverage and were a forceful counterpoint to Trump’s xenophobic insults.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Rubens, the amiable, apparently unconcerned father played by Selton Mello, is an engineer.
    Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
  • With his Midwestern charm, fondness for diner coffee and pie, and a daily routine steeped in simplicity, Lynch seemed more like an amiable neighbor than the mastermind behind some of cinema’s profoundest nightmare fuel.
    Darryn King, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • And those pink and gold slices give its face a cheery expression too.
    Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Corey Lay What to know: Beloved in the game for her cheery demeanor and never-quit attitude, Big T Fazakerley is a solid competitor who may not have the killer instinct required for a win.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Perhaps no other team would be as comfortable effectively shelling out more than $35 million per season for left-handed reliever Tanner Scott, including salary and a 110 percent luxury-tax penalty.
    Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
  • With moisture-wicking and breathable properties, the fabric keeps you warm yet comfortable, while the reflective features on the legs help ensure that drivers can spot you easily.
    Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The famously genial atmosphere of White’s sets is one reason why so many top stars wanted to snag a role—though perhaps not the main one.
    Charlie Campbell, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Yet beneath this genial surface lay a boundless imagination capable of conjuring deeply unsettling worlds, the living embodiment of his recurring theme: the hidden strangeness lurking beneath the ordinary.
    Darryn King, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Many of the most powerful people in Silicon Valley have swung rightward, donating to Donald Trump and in some cases making their technologies more congenial to Republicans.
    Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2025
  • The leather furniture, antler decor, and general congenial atmosphere are unbeatable companions as winter settles in.
    Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Sitting at the desk, which was outlined by windows on three sides, made answering emails equal parts delightful and distracting.
    Alexandra Cheney, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025
  • In addition to being a delightful romance, Saving Face is also a fantastic rumination on the labyrinthine relationship between mother and daughter.
    Sadie Collins, Them, 24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • That would be a delicious irony — the ultimate cherry atop the revitalization cake.
    Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
  • The casual dining chain's comparable sales rose a delicious 31% in its most recent quarter, parent company Brinker International reported yesterday.
    Nathan Bomey, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Gemütlich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gem%C3%BCtlich. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.

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